Agreement aims to set standards and promote exports to emerging markets
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Japanese media extensively covered Prime Minister Takaichi's diplomatic activities throughout the day. Morning reports focused on her upcoming diplomatic debut at the ASEAN summit in Malaysia and the intensifying US-China power struggle in Asia, as President Trump began his regional visit. By mid-morning, attention shifted to Takaichi's "realistic approach" to foreign policy, emphasizing South Korea cooperation and avoiding historical friction with China, alongside expectations from the US President for building a relationship with her. The afternoon brought the significant development of Takaichi's initial phone call with US President Trump, marking a key step in her administration's international engagements.